YouTube star Jake Paul has labelled UFC president Dana White a 'hater' and insists that he is 'affecting' veteran promoters.
The MMA King has not been shy about voicing his opinions on Paul's rise in boxing fame, something he's often been critical of.
UFC President Dana White engaged in a war for words with Jake Paul
Paul, 24 years old, has responded to the UFC's pay structure. This topic has been debated for years by both fighters and fans.
White's gambling behavior has been criticized by The Problem Child almost two months after she donated PS3650 ($5000 to Sarah Alpar's GoFundMe account.
Paul of White said, during an interview with MMA Junkie: "He's an old hater. I think he sees the similarities between what I do to his business model.
"I'm affecting him pockets. "I'm referring to fighter pay.
"This guy bets $7million on blackjack, but his fighters have started GoFundMe pages."
Paul believes White has given up on his growing combat sports career because of White's emphasis on fighter pay.
He said, "There's all the bad press about him, due to me, that's ruining his business, and he's going to say whatever he can try to diminish what I have, and to ruin it."
"But what he does not understand about the internet, is that he talks about me. This only fuels my fire."
Paul sees White's criticisms as a benefit to him.
He stated, "I just find it funny. If you are truly losing relevance, no one will talk about you.
It's quite funny that he talks so much about me than about any other fighter.
"You would believe Jake Paul is number one in the UFC because of the way he promotes my fight."
Paul's claim that White had placed PS5.1m ($7m), on blackjack, has not been confirmed. However, the UFC chief recently admitted to being a degenerate' gambler.
White stated that he thought it was about time. It's something I enjoy. It's evident that people love it.
It makes watching whatever you are watching much more enjoyable and interesting.
"But, I'm from Vegas. I love table games.
If you don't get it, I'm a degenerate. Yes, I am a degenerate. I love to gamble."
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